Trump, with King Charles, says US has 'militarily defeated' Iran

US president says Tehran won’t be allowed nuclear weapons, citing agreement with British monarch during high-profile visit
29 April 2026, 08:48 AM

A golden goal and the darker aftermath

The 2002 FIFA World Cup is remembered as a tournament of shocks and surprises. Traditional powerhouses like France and Argentina crashed out in the group stage, while emerging sides such as South Korea and Turkey defied expectations to reach the semifinals.
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM

Trump to put his picture in US passports

The State Department, following reports by Fox News and The Bulwark, confirmed it would offer a limited-edition passport to mark this year's 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
29 April 2026, 06:13 AM

9-goal thriller: PSG edge Bayern in record-breaking semifinal first leg

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.
29 April 2026, 03:07 AM

'Exceptional' Arsenal out to dominate at Atletico: Arteta

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta defended his "exceptional" side against criticism on Tuesday and backed them to prove their quality in the Champions League semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid.
29 April 2026, 01:31 AM

Former DU VC Niaz Ahmed joins Grameen University as senior adviser

Campus being built on around 33 acres in Gazipur
29 April 2026, 01:26 AM

Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi shines as Punjab suffer first loss

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the leading run-getter in this IPL season with a cracking 43 on Tuesday that helped Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in a high-scoring contest.
29 April 2026, 01:26 AM

Govt taking steps to bring back bodies of two Bangladeshi students killed in US: Khalilur

Foreign minister says missions working with families, authorities to expedite repatriation
29 April 2026, 01:01 AM

Florida AG expands probe into OpenAI over killings of Bangladeshi PhD students

Families demand justice as AI use in crime raises concerns
29 April 2026, 00:55 AM

Rain threat looms as Tigers eye series win

Having comprehensively won the opener, Bangladesh head into the second T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday at Chattogram’s Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, aiming to seal the three-match series before it moves to Dhaka.
29 April 2026, 00:30 AM

Cement makers under strain as war drives up input costs

Forced to import key raw materials from Asian countries at higher prices
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Bottled soybean oil becomes scarce

Imports halve year-on-year, retailers receive under 40% supply, consumers pay up to Tk 15 above govt rate per litre
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt’s heavy bank borrowing to curb private credit: BEA

BEA estimates that government borrowing from banks may reach around Tk 1 lakh crore in FY26
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM

First tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas leaves Gulf: Kpler

Around 20 percent of global LNG trade normally transits the strait in peacetime
28 April 2026, 23:10 PM

Trump hails British 'friends' as king visits

Trump has repeatedly lambasted Britain's Starmer over his Iran war opposition
28 April 2026, 23:05 PM

Law minister proposes mandatory pro bono work for lawyers

Lawyers should handle at least 10% of their cases free of cost for the poor, he says
28 April 2026, 22:00 PM

EU Election Observation Mission meets Nahid Islam at JS Bhaban

Discussion held on election report and July charter progress
28 April 2026, 21:56 PM

Jamaat MP claims Ghulam Azam called for power transfer to Sheikh Mujib after 1970 polls

Shahjahan Chowdhury says Jamaat has made its position clear on independence and should not be judged by ‘digging up the past’
28 April 2026, 21:51 PM

Gas price hike fuels energy inflation: BB

Energy inflation rose to 14.9 percent in the third quarter of FY26 from 14.4 percent in the previous quarter
28 April 2026, 21:45 PM

PM’s directive saves 3,000 trees on Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive

Road expansion plan revised without cutting existing trees
28 April 2026, 21:31 PM